uncovers; uncovered; uncovering
1
: to remove a cover from (something)
Uncover the pot.
2
: to find or become aware of (something that was hidden or secret)
Police uncovered a criminal plot.
We are still trying to uncover (the truth about) what happened.
3
: to allow (something) to be seen by removing a covering
Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/uncover. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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